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===Islamic Writing and Women=== | ===Islamic Writing and Women=== | ||
{{Main|Women (Primary Sources)}} | |||
Islamic scriptures and scholars have much to say in regards to Women and their role in Islam. | Islamic scriptures and scholars have much to say in regards to Women and their role in Islam. | ||
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===The Reason Why Women Have to Wear the Hijab=== | ===The Reason Why Women Have to Wear the Hijab=== | ||
{{Main|Revelation of the Hijab|Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars:Hijab}} | |||
If you ask a Muslim why Muslim females wears the Hijab (veil) the reason given is usually one of two (or a mixture of both): | If you ask a Muslim why Muslim females wears the Hijab (veil) the reason given is usually one of two (or a mixture of both): | ||
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===The Purpose of the Mahr (Dowry)=== | ===The Purpose of the Mahr (Dowry)=== | ||
{{Main|Purpose of the Mahr|Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars:Mahr}} | |||
The apologetic claim made for provision of a mahr is that it is a token of goodwill given by the husband to the wife as a demonstration that he will be able to support her financially throughout the nikah (Islamic marriage). However the Qur'an and ahadith make it clear that this is not its true purpose. | The apologetic claim made for provision of a mahr is that it is a token of goodwill given by the husband to the wife as a demonstration that he will be able to support her financially throughout the nikah (Islamic marriage). However the Qur'an and ahadith make it clear that this is not its true purpose. | ||
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===The Rape of Women is Permitted in Islam=== | ===The Rape of Women is Permitted in Islam=== | ||
{{Main|Rape in Islam}} | {{Main|Rape in Islam|Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars:Rape}} | ||
There is no equivalent term for ‘rape’ in the Qur'an. Likewise, there is not a single verse in the Qur'an which even remotely discourages forced sex. In contrast, there are several verses in this book which give the green light to rape and other sexual crimes against women. | There is no equivalent term for ‘rape’ in the Qur'an. Likewise, there is not a single verse in the Qur'an which even remotely discourages forced sex. In contrast, there are several verses in this book which give the green light to rape and other sexual crimes against women. | ||
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====Coitus Interruptus==== | ====Coitus Interruptus==== | ||
{{Main|Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars:Al-'Azl}} | |||
'''Al-'Azl''', (العزل) also known as ''coitus interruptus'', is the practice of having sexual intercourse with a woman but withdrawing the penis before ejaculation. Apparently this was a pretty important topic for Muhammad and his companions as evidenced by the abundance of Hadith material on the subject. | '''Al-'Azl''', (العزل) also known as ''coitus interruptus'', is the practice of having sexual intercourse with a woman but withdrawing the penis before ejaculation. Apparently this was a pretty important topic for Muhammad and his companions as evidenced by the abundance of Hadith material on the subject. | ||
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===Domestic Violence Against Women is Permitted in Islam=== | ===Domestic Violence Against Women is Permitted in Islam=== | ||
{{Main|Wife Beating in Islam|Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars:Violence Against Women}} | |||
Wife-beating in the Muslim world comes from the teachings of Islamic religious texts such as the Quran and the Hadiths. It has been an accepted part of Islam since its inception. Muhammad himself declared "A man will not be asked as to why he beat his wife."<ref>"''The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: A man will not be asked as to why he beat his wife.''" - {{Abu Dawud|11|2142}}</ref> and according to Aisha, "I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!"<ref>"...''so when Allah's Apostle came, 'Aisha said, "I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!"...''" - {{Bukhari|7|72|715}}</ref> Because of this, domestic violence has been used as a tool to maintain control and dominance over Muslim women, this has created an intensely patriarchal society where men rule women and women must submit to men. In this article we will explore how wife-beating is promoted in the Qur'an and Hadiths along with commentary from Muslim scholars, statistics on wife beating in the Muslim world and common apologetic arguments made by Muslims and responses to them. | Wife-beating in the Muslim world comes from the teachings of Islamic religious texts such as the Quran and the Hadiths. It has been an accepted part of Islam since its inception. Muhammad himself declared "A man will not be asked as to why he beat his wife."<ref>"''The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: A man will not be asked as to why he beat his wife.''" - {{Abu Dawud|11|2142}}</ref> and according to Aisha, "I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!"<ref>"...''so when Allah's Apostle came, 'Aisha said, "I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!"...''" - {{Bukhari|7|72|715}}</ref> Because of this, domestic violence has been used as a tool to maintain control and dominance over Muslim women, this has created an intensely patriarchal society where men rule women and women must submit to men. In this article we will explore how wife-beating is promoted in the Qur'an and Hadiths along with commentary from Muslim scholars, statistics on wife beating in the Muslim world and common apologetic arguments made by Muslims and responses to them. | ||
====In-Depth Analysis of an Apologetic Claim==== | ====In-Depth Analysis of an Apologetic Claim==== | ||
{{Main|Beat your Wives or "Separate from Them"? (Qur'an 4:34)|l1=Beat your Wives or "Separate from Them"?}} | |||
This article was written by non-Muslim Arabs in response to the mysterious translation of the verb ''darb'' (meaning "hit" "beat" or "strike") that has been presented on a few sites which claim to have "modern" translations of the Qur'an. These Islamic sites are directed at non-Arabic speakers, as anyone who has an adequate command of the Arabic language will find the claim being presented to be ridiculous. | This article was written by non-Muslim Arabs in response to the mysterious translation of the verb ''darb'' (meaning "hit" "beat" or "strike") that has been presented on a few sites which claim to have "modern" translations of the Qur'an. These Islamic sites are directed at non-Arabic speakers, as anyone who has an adequate command of the Arabic language will find the claim being presented to be ridiculous. | ||
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===Honor Violence and Islam=== | ===Honor Violence and Islam=== | ||
{{Main|Honor Killing Index|Muslim Statistics - Honor Violence}} | |||
Honor Related Violence is physical violence that is inflicted on an individual by perpetrators who believe the victim has brought dishonor upon the family, clan, or community by engaging in any conduct that is perceived as immoral or unacceptable by religious or social/cultural standards. This violence almost always happens in Muslim families. | Honor Related Violence is physical violence that is inflicted on an individual by perpetrators who believe the victim has brought dishonor upon the family, clan, or community by engaging in any conduct that is perceived as immoral or unacceptable by religious or social/cultural standards. This violence almost always happens in Muslim families. | ||